1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Ford Tonka
To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 384 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Ford Tonka | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Tonka |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4200 mm |
